Windows XP
Windows XP help and discussions.
26,818 topics in this forum
-
Task Manager Priority question.
by Guest Bill & Debbie- 1 reply
- 196 views
I know I can change the priority of a Process using Task Manager. How can I change that priority so it becomes permanant for the Process? I hate having to change the priority everytime I run the application. Thanks in advance for your help, Bill
-
windows folder gone. HELP
by Guest Mani- 5 replies
- 271 views
Hello, I just installed XP/sp2 and the windows folder is not showing in explorer. Going through "cmd" it's still on the computer. I also cannot change my keyboard to UK settings, though these are set in regional/language settings. Can anyone shed some light on how what to do ?
-
Windows Security Center no longer sees AVS.
by Guest Perry Mason- 0 replies
- 179 views
W.S.C. suddenly began informing me that i no longer have any antivirus software installed where previously it could detect my software without problem. I have installed Avast 4.7 Home Edition. I'm running WinXP SP2 AMD Athlon 64 processor 2800+ 1.80 GHz with 1.50gb ram. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! perry
-
- 0 replies
- 233 views
Hello, I'm looking to automate something. People log on to an XP box as the local machine user and I don't want to change this. I'd like to find a script that could do the following as a scheduled task: 1. Log off the local machine account. 2. Log in again as a domain account on the same machine. Is this even possible?? Thank you, Tom
-
Can't remove old game files.
by Guest J&D- 1 reply
- 203 views
I'm having trouble removing old game files, one in particular that is causing an error message during start-up. I'm not very computer savvy, so please bear with me. The message I get appears at the end of the start-up process, after the desktop and all the icons have loaded. It says, "16 bit Windows Subsystem. C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT. The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'close' to terminate the application." I then have two choices, either 'close' or 'ignore'. I've traced this message back to a game we'd installed for the kids. When I try removing it through the 'Add/Remove programs…
-
.exe file on Desktop won't delete
by Guest Jimbo- 3 replies
- 254 views
I accidentally moved a small .exe file onto my desktop when trying to create a shortcut. When I try to delete it I get the message "Cannot delete XXX: It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using the file and try again." I am the only user on the computer and this happens when no other applications are running, and it happens in normal mode and in safe mode. The program is a small game, and nothing else would use it that I can think of. I expect there is an obvious answer. Any suggestions? It's not really doing any harm but it annoys me -- Jim
-
Outlook Express problem
by Guest SB Mull- 4 replies
- 264 views
I have a new OE problem that just surfaced a few days ago. When send an e-mail, I get the usual "sending" message box, with an error message that there are problems with sending the e-mail. Then the e-mail transmits normally, but remains in my "Outbox" - I have to delete it to prevent it being sent again whenever I send the next one. This prevents me from having it automatically saved in my "Sent" file. I have checked McAfee and other installation points to no avail. Anyone have any ideas what to do next? I use Bellsouth, but can't find any reason that it is their problem, as my BS web-mail works just fine. -- Sandra
-
Windows Live Toolbar
by Guest Emma- 1 reply
- 212 views
I'm trying to uninstall the Windows Live Toolbar as there seems to be a bug in the update software - it's updated the Toolbar countless number of times. However, when I try to uninstall it using the Add/Remove Programmes tool it says it can't find the file WLToolbar.msi. I've searched everywhere for it but can't find it. Any suggestions?
-
Microsoft certification?
by Guest Dave Candi- 6 replies
- 321 views
I've just finished A+ and am now certified. However I've noticed that alot of jobs ask for microsoft certification or CISCO these days. I'm just wondering what is the better out ot the two if I just want a standard i.t support job? Also would the MCDST be sufficient or would i need to do the MCSA also? I hear the MCSA is a bit more complex. Does the MCDST also teach you about the server and user accounts as alot of i.t support roles ask for these skills? Any help much appreciated. Dave Uk
-
Re: Desktop shortcuts
by Guest Steve- 1 reply
- 205 views
Re: Desktop shortcuts Hi There, Got a minor problem. On My Desktop Short Cuts the Icon and the name are displayed as normal. However when my girlfriend logs on to her account on the same computer the Short Cuts are in Bold. How can this be changed into same display as mine. I have changed Appearances etc on Display Properties and there appears no difference?
-
I can't open the language bar
by Guest mmlgoh- 2 replies
- 203 views
I can't see the language bar option when I right click the taskbar and point to Toolbars. When I when to the regional language settings in control panel , the language bar seems to be disable. How can I enable it? Do I have to install Microsoft Offic first?
-
Windows XP tricks and tips
by Guest smartfix- 0 replies
- 175 views
Windows XP tips and tricks. Learn how to bypass very common windows problems, to speed up your system and make it more reliable with useful tips and tricks. http://windowsxpsp2pro.blogspot.com
-
hi, i just have my windows updated, and i have a windows card space in my control panel now, i hope to know how can i remove that services fully from
by Guest michaelangel- 1 reply
- 216 views
hi, i just have my windows updated, and i have a windows card space in my control panel now, i hope to know how can i remove that services fully from my windows system hi, i just have my windows updated, and i have a windows card space in my control panel now, i hope to know how can i remove that services fully from my windows system,
-
Where do I get an Activation Key for Windows XP Home SP2?
by Guest Umma Gumma- 14 replies
- 474 views
By using PE Builder I have created an installation CD of my OEM factory installed HP Windows XP Home Operating System. As a test case I installed it to a VMware Workstation 6 virtual machine. I wanted to be sure the install would work. I accessed a piece of freeware off the internet to find out my CD key. Using that I installed it to the virtual machine. Now the installation keeps requesting an activation and tells me I have 30 days. Presumably this means that within 30 days of installation the Operating System will die. How can I now use my OEM license to activate this installation? I mean after all, I am the legitimate owner of this copy of Windows X…
-
Query on Google
by Guest bm- 2 replies
- 205 views
I'm sorry but I can't find any news group to raise this issue so am trying here. I have a friend who has a similar Windows XP setup to me and when using Google he can see all the sites he has previously visited by typing the first letter of the site he wants and all the sites beginning with that letter appears. In my case there is no such facility and my previous sites do not appear as a list. |Is there a setting on Google to facilitate this? Blair